Some religious leaders say the graphic scenes that result tend to paint Shia Muslims in a backward or negative light

On Saturday, an Egyptian national driving a garbage truck loaded with explosives and Islamic State papers rammed into a truck carrying five US soldiers in Kuwait. The bombs failed to explode and he only injured himself.

Kuwaiti authorities previously warned that they would be increasing security measures before Ashura.

Ashoura is marked on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.

Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368